Tag: corporate governance

Proxy adviser warns LSE over governance
Abolishing the public register of shareholder revolts ‘won’t stop capital providers exercising their democratic rights’, letter states.

Why UK corporate governance needs tightening up
The LSE’s response to the government’s panicky U-turn on governance regulation is not helpful to NEDs and other stakeholders.

OpenAI reinstalls Sam Altman as chief executive
The CEO’s departure and return have raised questions about the state of governance at the trailblazing ChatGPT creator.

Boards urged to retain ‘beneficial’ reporting elements
Although the government cancelled the requirement, resilience disclosures ‘cannot be wasted effort’, says senior auditco chair.

Governance experts call for change in corporate law
Board duties should go ‘beyond their traditional role of representing shareholders’ interests’, writes a group of 15 academics.

‘Golden parachute’ concerns take flight in the US
The number of shareholder proposals calling for a vote on severance packages has skyrocketed, finds proxy adviser ISS.

How to embed an ethical culture
Business success depends on purpose—and therefore ethics—being the top item on any organisation’s board agenda.

Boards will need to make internal controls statement
Government legislative agenda sees FRC reduce governance code revisions, but declaration on controls survives the cull.

Academics criticise BlackRock gender diversity research
Its methodology came under fire, with some critics also pointing out it was wrong to focus on the business case for investing in women.

Big Four firm in late plea for audit reform
Further delay ‘will not achieve the aim of restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’, says Deloitte managing partner.